Alerts

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all PGCMLS buildings are closed temporarily until further notice. All in person programs, outreach, meeting room use, and passport services are suspended. All fines incurred during the closure will be waived when the Library reopens. Book drops are closed.

Though Library branches are closed, drive-up public WiFi is accessible from all PGCMLS parking lots and the exterior of permanent and temporary PGCMLS facilities (except for pop-up locations and branches that are under construction: Surratts-Clinton and Hyattsville). Drive up to your local branch to check email, download eBooks or audiobooks, use online resources, or access community resources online.

Customers are encouraged to track their reading during the Library’s closure with the “Spring Into Reading” program, available through Beanstack (March 16-May 17, 2020). Readers can log daily accomplishments and unlock badges as they progress. Families with children under the age of five can also register for the Books from Birth program, a partnership between PGCMLS and the Dolly Parton Foundation that sends children a free book once a month by mail. Register here.

During the public health emergency, PGCMLS is maintaining a COVID-19 webpage that shares current County Health Department guidance and highlights special temporary resources for all ages and businesses from cultural organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and utilities. Explore the list of temporary resources (Español), which is being regularly updated. The Library is also promoting a virtual events for all ages throughout the closure, including children's programs and health information events. Visit the PGCMLS Facebook page for details.

Spanish speaking customers are invited to explore the Library’s “Su biblioteca” portal, which features numerous community resources and information about the online library. The Library also has a new Spanish Facebook page where customers can connect with staff and resources. Publicamos una página de Facebook en español! Síguenos aquí.